No matter how one spins it, though, this is a difficult loss to overcome. Tate has often been the only Lions playmaker to create something from nothing this season. After the bye comes two huge games against the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Green Bay Packers.

If he’s out for both, two tough, vital matchups will be significantly tougher wins to come back.

So hey, Kenny Golladay . . . how’s the hamstring?

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